Kids Martial Arts Classes in Worcester, MA

6 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in Worcester have kids classes. Map search shows a pin for every "martial arts" result but has no way to separate schools that run structured, age-graded kids programs from adult-focused dojos that just tolerate the occasional teenager. Every school listed here has kids classes confirmed from its own posted schedule or website, not guessed from a generic "family friendly" tag.

David Staples Kenpo Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

263 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609

(508) 798-3255 Website Directions

Hanmi Tae Kwon Do Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

98 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA 01606-2824

+15087701187 Website Directions

Soneca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

895 Grafton St, Worcester, MA 01604-2047

+15082316325 Website Directions

U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1141 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603-2050

+15087671717 Website Directions

Worcester MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

3 Brussels St, Worcester, MA 01610

+15087979255 Website Directions

Worcester Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

333 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604-4081

+15084104861 Website Directions

Ask about the age brackets before enrolling. Most schools split kids into groups like 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13 with separate curricula and class pace, so a bracket matched to your child's age and attention span matters more than the style itself.

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Good to know

What age can kids start martial arts classes?
Many schools accept kids as young as 4 or 5 in a "little dragons" or similar intro program, though most structured belt curricula start around age 6-7. The right age depends more on whether the child can follow instructions in a group setting than on any strict cutoff.

How much do kids martial arts classes cost?
Monthly tuition for kids classes commonly runs $80-150, sometimes less at community or rec-center programs and more at schools with active competition teams. Most schools also charge a one-time registration fee plus periodic costs for belt testing or uniforms.